Oral cysticercosis. Review of the literature and report of 2 cases.
Oral cysticercosis is a rare condition in man. Our 2 cases bring the total number of published cases to 25. Although it is rare, the cysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intra-oral nodules, especially in high incidence areas. Multiple foci are very common and every cases with oral cysticercosis should undergo thorough general examination. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005928:Glossitis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male